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Narwal Litigation LLP

Canada 2025

Overview

Narwal Litigation LLP is a leading Vancouver law firm with a proven track record of success in high-stakes and high-profile trials, hearings and appeals, with an emphasis on serious and complex cases where liberty and reputation are at stake, primarily in the areas of white collar criminal litigation, securities litigation, professional regulation and specialty civil litigation involving criminal overtones. The firm also has an extensive practice involving cross-border investigations and enforcement actions, such as US grand jury investigations, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty Requests and other foreign subpoenas and demands for production as well as extradition and issues relating to international sanctions.

Joven Narwal is the founding partner of Narwal Litigation LLP, an Adjunct Professor at the UBC Allard School of Law, Past-President of the Vancouver Bar Association, member of the judicial council of the Tsawwassen First Nation, Chair of the CBA Criminal Subsection and an executive member of the TLABC and SABABC. He was recognized as a ‘Litigation Star’ and was shortlisted for ‘White Collar Crime / Enforcement Lawyer of the Year’ by Benchmark Litigation®, named a “Leading Lawyer to Watch” by Lexpert®, included in Best Lawyers® Canada, and is an inducted Life Member of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, a global honorary society. He has appeared as counsel at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and has been counsel before regulators in the health professions, legal profession, financial industry, in addition to having acted for clergy, athletes and academics before their respective governing bodies. As a complement to his busy advocacy practice, he is frequently consulted for ethical advice and for preventative advice regarding the design and implementation of compliance procedures designed to reduce exposure to prosecution. He earned a B.A. and LL.B. from the University of British Columbia, an LL.M from Columbia University in New York City, and started his career as a Crown prosecutor.

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Practice Areas:
3
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
1

Rankings

Regional

Vancouver

Tier
2
Vancouver
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Vancouver
Criminal Defence
Tier
2
Vancouver
Securities Law

Rankings

Regional

Vancouver

Tier
2
Vancouver
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Vancouver
Criminal Defence
Tier
2
Vancouver
Securities Law

Practice Areas

Narwal Litigation LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defence

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Narwal Litigation LLP proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Narwal Litigation LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Narwal Litigation LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Narwal Litigation LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Cheryl D'Sa, "Excellence Award in the category of Female Trailblazer of the Year", Canadian Lawyer Magazine’s Canadian Law Awards
Cheryl D'Sa, "Top 40 under 40", Business in Vancouver 

Joven Narwal, "Litigation Star", Benchmark Litigation

Joven Narwal, "White Collar Crime / Enforcement Lawyer of the Year" (shortlist), Benchmark Litigation 
Joven Narwal, "Leading Lawyer to Watch", Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 

Offices & Contacts

Vancouver, BC
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